Beckham Says Ratcliffe Needs Time To Revive Man Utd

David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United’s fortunes around but said it will take time to return to the “good old days”.

British billionaire Ratcliffe’s INEOS took charge of the club’s football operations earlier this year but United have had an underwhelming start to the new campaign as they look to build on last year’s FA Cup success.

Pressure has mounted on manager Erik ten Hag, with United sitting 14th in the Premier League after seven games and winless in two Europa League fixtures.

Beckham, who won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League during his playing career with United, believes fans will need to be patient with Ratcliffe and his team. Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in United from the owners, the Glazers, in February.

The Americans have been deeply unpopular with supporters ever since a leveraged takeover of the club in 2005 saddled the club with huge debts.

Beckham said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that the club had needed change and a “fresh perspective.”